The coin features a mother wedge-tailed eagle looking down on a chick. A male bird is portrayed hovering above them with its magnificent wings fully extended. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2018 year-date, the coin’s weight and fineness, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank- Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

With its extra thick planchet, this 2oz coin is reminiscent of traditional ‘piedforts’ (pronounced pee-ay-fore), which take their name from the French words for heavy weight. Piedforts were struck in France during the 12th century for visiting dignitaries and served as tangible reminders of the kingdom’s power.

Design by renowned sculptor and engraver John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver. The coin is housed in a classic grey display case within an illustrated shipper and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.